Virginia Tech coach James Franklin’s assertion of ‘winning the offseason’ is not resonating with fans.
James Franklin’s New Chapter at Virginia Tech After over ten years as the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions, James Franklin was dismissed during a particularly disappointing season. What was anticipated to be a championship year for Penn State in 2025 ended with a mediocre record and a search for a new leader. […]
Brian Kelly’s buyout at LSU might surpass James Franklin’s $49 million departure payment from Penn State.
LSU’s Brian Kelly Faces $54 Million Buyout Following Dismissal The head coach of Louisiana State University, Brian Kelly, is reportedly pursuing a $54 million buyout after the school’s decision to let him go last weekend. LSU announced that Kelly would no longer be coaching following a disappointing 49-25 defeat to Texas A&M, marking the team’s […]
Brian Kelly could be looking at a $54 million buyout, similar to James Franklin’s situation.
Brian Kelly Fired from LSU Following Disappointing Season Last week, Penn State made headlines by parting ways with head coach James Franklin after he led the team through three consecutive losses, offering him a substantial $49 million buyout. This seemed like a startling amount for any university to spend, yet the situation at LSU is […]
Penn State loses late advantage to Iowa following James Franklin’s dismissal
Penn State Football Faces New Challenges After Shocking Loss Penn State football has entered a new chapter, one that began in an unexpected manner. During their first game without longtime head coach James Franklin, the Nittany Lions faced Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night. They led in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell short, […]
Todd McShay was the most pleased by James Franklin’s firing.
Penn State Coaching Changes Spark Discussion It’s important to be cautious when leaving a building, right? Just a little thought for the day. NFL and college football analyst Todd McShay has remained supportive of Penn State’s head coach, James Franklin, even after the school’s decision to let him go amid a challenging season. “I’m genuinely […]
Penn State players experience ‘feelings of guilt’ following James Franklin’s dismissal
Penn State’s Football Program Grapples with Coach’s Firing Penn State’s football team is still processing the recent firing of head coach James Franklin, creating a palpable feeling of “overwhelming guilt” among the players regarding the season’s outcome. Franklin’s tenure ended over the weekend after the Nittany Lions suffered their third consecutive defeat, losing 22-21 at […]
Micah Parsons, a Penn State alum, feels that James Franklin’s firing is not appropriate.
Penn State alumnus Micah Parsons stepped in following the dismissal of former head coach James Franklin, who was let go after the team faced three consecutive losses on Sunday. The linebacker for the Packers expressed that Franklin, who received a buyout of $49 million after 12 seasons with the program, “deserves better.” “Regardless of what’s […]
James Franklin’s contract situation might impact his next position following his dismissal from Penn State
Penn State’s Plans for James Franklin Penn State aims to support James Franklin in smoothly transitioning to another role. His contract, valued at $49 million, includes a stipulation requiring him to actively seek new job opportunities, according to reports. This sum ranks as the second-highest buyout in college football history, following Texas A&M’s $76 million […]
Penn State athletic director discusses the reasons behind James Franklin’s firing after a $49 million disappointment.
Penn State Football Coach Fired After Tough Loss Penn State’s athletic director, Pat Kraft, addressed the challenging decision to dismiss head football coach James Franklin on Monday. This came just a day after the Lions suffered a tough home loss to Northwestern, marking their third consecutive defeat. “Football is our backbone, and we’ve invested heavily, […]
James Franklin’s $49 million buyout sparks turmoil on Penn State campus
Some officials at Penn State feel that the university has revealed its priorities by paying James Franklin $49 million not to coach the football team. Franklin was let go on Sunday after a series of losing seasons and 12 years with the team, leaving him with this substantial sum. Heather Page, a librarian at Penn […]